Opportunities Abound
“I see great opportunities for the Western world to become involved and to help prevent hunger in the world,” Leddin says. “There are many regions that have opportunity for growth in agriculture, and plant breeders are important to ensuring this growth continues.” In essence, the purpose of Plant Breeders Without Borders is to help transfer knowledge. Ultimately, Leddin hopes to create more plant breeders around the world to feed the world’s growing global population. His motto for Plant Breeders Without Borders: “Give people seed, feed them for a year. Give them a tree, feed them for 10 years. Give them the knowledge to plant, feed them for a lifetime.”